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From Humble Beginnings to Leading Higher Education Advocacy: My Journey

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My mom’s journey began on a South Carolina farm, with her parents, who had limited education, relocating to Connecticut during the Great Migration to provide better opportunities; despite initial challenges, she achieved an associate’s degree and a successful career at IBM, emphasizing the transformative potential of higher education.

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As Graduation Season Nears, Be Sure to Plan Your TRIO Celebration

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This can lead to job opportunities, career advice, and other valuable connections. Professional Development : Many alumni associations offer career development resources, such as job search assistance, resume reviews, and workshops on leadership and entrepreneurship.

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Long-Time TRIO Professionals Honored with 2023 Walter O. Mason Awards

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Representative Steven Horsford’s Inspirational Journey Blog From TRIO to the Halls of Congress: U.S. Mason Awards Blog Long-Time TRIO Professionals Honored with 2023 Walter O. ” Blog Young Doctors Project Hosts 11th Annual White Coat Ceremony: “I kept him alive long enough for him to have a chance to live.”

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Isabel Wilkerson’s Powerful Address on America’s Caste System Opens the 2023 COE Annual Conference

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Representative Steven Horsford’s Inspirational Journey Blog From TRIO to the Halls of Congress: U.S. Mason Awards Blog Long-Time TRIO Professionals Honored with 2023 Walter O. ” Blog Young Doctors Project Hosts 11th Annual White Coat Ceremony: “I kept him alive long enough for him to have a chance to live.”

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TRIO Alumna and Community Advocate Nkauj Iab Yang Works to Advance Equity “So All Communities Can Thrive”

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Over the last two decades, Yang has earned a bachelor’s degree from UC Berkeley and a master’s in ethnic studies from San Francisco State University and pursued a career in community service and advocacy with nonprofit organizations serving the diverse Asian American communities in California.

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My Journey of Resilience and Gratitude for TRIO Student Support Services

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My Journey of Resilience and Gratitude for TRIO Student Support Services April 10, 2024 Fast forward 16 years, I now have a master’s degree, a house I bought myself, a non-profit I co-founded that supports women and girls locally, and a career counseling practice I’m proud of. They indeed held me down, and I’m forever grateful.

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Unleashing the Power of empower™ at Southeastern Louisiana University

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Hamm Click to view the page: From Humble Beginnings to Leading Higher Education Advocacy: My Journey Blog From Humble Beginnings to Leading Higher Education Advocacy: My Journey by Kimberly Jones Click to view the page: From TRIO to the Halls of Congress: U.S.